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    RB State Rep RIVER BASSIN FLOOD Jump n Fish's Avatar
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    Had time for a short afternoon trip today. Got on the water about 12:30 and I was off by 5:00, not ideal time of day for this time of year, but a good day anyway.

    Water was as low and clear as I've ever seen it on this river. Although I enjoy days like that, we could use a little rain.

    So I've tried to learn a few things from the fly guys so to start the day out, I did what any good flyfisherman does and tried to see what was hatching. Couldn't find many insects, but saw a few of these little spiders hanging around, so I figure I'd try to pattern them best I could.



    So I dug through my wal-mart lures and found the perfect match!!


    Success!!! That's what being super observant of your surroundings does for ya.


    Early in the trip I tied into this nice LM. Picture doesn't do much justice, but she went 2-12. If she fattened up a bit, she'd gone a lot more.



    These guys were super aggressive today, and caught them till my heart was content.



    You may think that 2-12 was the highlight of my day, but to be honest this little critter was. This is a first for me, and I've wanted to catch one of these for a long time and today was finally my day. I've heard these elusive creatures existed around here, but there must not be too many since it took me 3 years to catch one. Very cool fish!



    This picture turned out way better than I expected. I'm assuming this is just a regular snapper and not an alligator snapper? Any experts?



    And the scenery shot of the day.


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    RB Admin RIVER BASSIN FLOOD PawPaw's Avatar
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    Not bad!!! Not bad at all!
    "Dilla #34 bit the dust today, 11/16/2011....stay away Dilla Family!"

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    Nice! I'm waiting on my first chain pickerel too

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    Very nice!!!!

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    Merlin of River Bassin DB RIVER BASSIN FLOOD Boyscout's Avatar
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    Great post and pretty water. I enjoyed that.

    A pickeral (or jack fish we call them here in SC) may not be a bass but they are a lot of fun. Totally viscious strikes.

    There are several areas that I use a wire leader when I fish. One day lost 5 flies in 30 minutes to those buggers.

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    River Basser RAGING RIVER Bamaspot's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jump n Fish View Post
    So I dug through my wal-mart lures and found the perfect match!!
    Your observation skills are uncanny!
    Good stuff!
    Do not tell fish stories where the people know you; but particularly, don't tell them where they know the fish.
    Mark Twain

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    Sweet. I think that's the first pike I've seen in MS.

    I believe your turtle is razor backed musk turtle.

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